DR-Z250 / TT-R250 / Pampera 250

I’ve been reading everything I can from the “What Bike…” forum and more importantly the “Women’s forum” trying to decide on a bike. I was trying to avoid a post, but I ended up with a couple of questions I would like to ask.

I use to ride 15-20 years ago in the CA desert. I plan on riding in similar conditions (CA/AZ desert) with some light street riding. I am 5’8”, 150lbs. Because I have some persisting back/ankle injuries, I am interested in low seat height (I’m flat footed around 32-33” seat height) and electric start (I recently tried to start a friends XL600R and just about killed myself – and never got it started). I had pretty much decided on a DR-Z250 or a TT-R250 (leaning towards the DR) but just discovered this thing called a GAS GAS! The weight alone is impressive. So here’s my questions:

I know the Pampera 250 has a 34” seat height. This might be OK, but can it be adjusted down or is there a suggested mod (like new seat or cutting the foam)?

How will the Pampera handle in the CA/AZ deserts? Anyone with experience here?

I had considered the XR250, but rejected it when I read a lot about its difficulty in starting. How is the Pampera to start?

How does the power compare to my other options?

THANKS!

Forgot to mention: I rode an RM125 back then.

BunduBasher: Your post shows you have a Pampera 280... Is it easy to start? My understanding is that the 4-strokes are much more difficult than 2s. Also, I don't remember having much trouble with my RM125 - but that was a long time ago for me.